Program outcomes assessment: A network fuzzy system approach

Naoufel Werghi, Hussein Fakhry

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Abstract

This paper describes a novel, network-fuzzy based, holistic framework for assessing program learning outcomes and program educational objectives. It integrates several students' evaluations in different courses to map through a network model to specific information systems Program Students Learning Outcomes (SLO). The network model uses a weighting system to account for the relative contribution of every assessment measure and particular course to the program-learning outcome considered. This approach has the value of embedded triangulation or crosschecking of the SLO with built-in thresholds to quantify the final results to program evaluators and administrators. The model integrates a fuzzy-logic unit for estimating program educational objectives (PEO) out from student learning outcomes. The validity and the applicability of the framework are illustrated in the case of three different courses. The results collected demonstrate the usefulness and potential of such a framework.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2009, IS 2009
EditorsMiguel Baptista Nunes, Patricia Barbosa, Philip Powell, Pedro Isaias, Luis Rodrigues
Pages236-243
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789728924799
StatePublished - 2009
EventIADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2009, IS 2009 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 25 Feb 200927 Feb 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2009, IS 2009

Conference

ConferenceIADIS International Conference on Information Systems 2009, IS 2009
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period25/02/0927/02/09

Keywords

  • Assessment framework
  • Fuzzy logic
  • Information system education
  • Network model
  • Students learning outcomes

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